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Old 28th Nov 2017, 11:36 pm   #19
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Default Re: SMDs and stripboard

The problem I've found with proper solder wick is that it tends to go off within a month or two of opening, presumably as it oxidises. I'll experiment a bit with coax braid.

I do have some very thin leaded solder which should be suitable.
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